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Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University admits nearly everyone — 88.4% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Oglethorpe University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Oglethorpe University occupies suburban Atlanta, GA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $54,609 four years out. Faculty pay averages $94,812 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,352 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1106 and 1320 — above the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Oglethorpe University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1106–1320 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Oglethorpe University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 573 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 533 | 585 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Oglethorpe University received 2,854 applications and admitted 1,714 (60.1%), with 391 enrolling.
How Oglethorpe University compares
| Oglethorpe University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.4% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,590 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,232 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Oglethorpe University student earns $55,232 — 17% above the Georgia median of $47,290 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Oglethorpe University lists tuition at $47,590 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Oglethorpe University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $47,590 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,352 undergraduates, Oglethorpe University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
54.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Oglethorpe University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Oglethorpe University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,609 |
| Psychology, General | $49,396 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $48,774 |
Median earnings for these 3 Oglethorpe University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,232 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Oglethorpe University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Oglethorpe University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1106–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Oglethorpe University's acceptance rate?
60.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,714 admitted from 2,854 applicants.
How much does Oglethorpe University cost?
At Oglethorpe University, published tuition is $47,590 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Oglethorpe University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Oglethorpe University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,232 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Paine College — 95.4% admitted
- Piedmont University — 93.3% admitted
- Shorter University — 96.5% admitted
- Herzing University-Atlanta — 93.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.